Island of Hope

Persecuted by myths and prejudices, people with albinism who live in Tanzania fear for their lives. 

On Ukerewe Island, a small and remote island, these people can live relatively safe. 

​Lina’s baby Nixon had to fear for his life, because of his albinism and his father who was a believer in the myths surrounding people with albinism. But when disaster strikes, baby Nixon has to continue without the protection of his mother…

Island of Hope is in the 2024 IDFA Docs for Sale Catalogue and premiering at Burbank International Film Festival.